Freeloader Friday: CD-release shows, a birthday party, and communal living

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FRIDAY:

Illo. Minn: Volume Two
(College of Visual Arts, 344 Summit Ave., St. Paul, 651.224.3416, www.cva.edu)

The opening party was this Thursday, but if you haven't seen the show you should check it out. It features 28 working Minnesota illustrators. Each artist has two pieces in the show, including their own take on the Munny doll.

Lost Shepherds, Big Lake, Minor Kingdom
(331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612.331.1746)

Pop, rock, folk, metal. Not necessarily in that order. 9:30 p.m.

The Tisdales, Petty Demons
(501 Club, 501 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.338.3848)

Rock, psychedelic, garage. Soothing! 9:30 p.m.

Bouncer Fighter CD-Release Show
(Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave. S, Minneapolis, 612.722.3454)

Speaking of soothing music, this thrash band will be releasing a CD tonight. They also have a song titled "Uppity Butterflies." Thank god. It's about time someone said something about those butterflies. With Children of Euler. 9 p.m.

Future Antiques, Usonia, Omaur Bliss
(Honey, 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612.746.0306)

Check out this chill lounge located at the old Jitters space. Tonight there will be indie rock and hip hop, plus DJ Jaive. 9:30 p.m.

Me & My Arrow
(Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Ave. S, Minneapolis, 612.721.6211)

This band has seven members (yes, you read that right) and play experimental rock. 10 p.m.